It is with great sadness that we hear about the passing of Jeremy Churchwell, known to the Renderosity Community as artist ionfx, on March 5, 2007. (Link)

Jeremy with his grandfather.

"Jeremy passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007. He passed way before his time due to complications with a long standing illness. Few knew that Jeremy was ill, and he would never let the ones that did know the extent of his pain and suffering.

He was a wonderful father, friend, artist, and so much more. He touched the lives of anyone he came in contact with, and will be missed dearly.

He really loved his art...whether it be poetry, painting, drawing or computer graphics. He didn’t have a favourite, he loved them all. He had a passion for everything he did in life and shared that with everyone he loved.

As long as we remember him he will always be with us, we love him and miss him dearly."

The Renderosity Community extends our deepest sympathies and best wishes to Jeremy's family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Please join with us in sending Jeremy's family and friends our condolences.

By: Elsina on 4/10/07
This is such sad news. My deepest sympathy with Jeremy's friends and family.

By: deemarie on 4/10/07
This news is so very sad. The passing of another talented artist, especially at such a tender age, is heartbreaking. May he be forever immortal through our memories and through his works of art.

My prayers go out to his family and friends,Gentle hugs,Dee-Marie

By: PaganArtist on 4/10/07
Blessing of comfort to Jeremy's family and friends.

By: rockets on 4/10/07
I'm so sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Jeremy's family and friends.

By: lululee on 4/10/07
My sincere condolences. A talented and gifted artist. Blessings and strength to Jeremy's family and friends.

By: SndCastie on 4/10/07
My prayers are with his family and friends may they know the comfort that he is not suffering anymore and is finally at peace.

By: Thandaluz on 4/10/07
The abstract works done in 2D by Jeremy's they are spectacular. They show a deep knowledge in the art of painting, and mainly they portray a great lightness of the soul. I didn't accompany your works a lot, but a tear river tried to sprout in my eyes, that due to the respect and admiration that I have for all the artists, of that and of other communities. Your absence will be noticed, but your works will comfort us for the lack of your presence. My feelings the family and friends. That the shine of the stars guides him/her for the stranger's roads, be where it is. A kiss in the heart.

By: Christel on 4/10/07
My toughts and prayers goes to Jeremy's family and friends.. Love Christel

By: pennykay on 4/10/07
May the Good Lord be with all that was touched by this young man. My prayers are with his family!

By: destro75 on 4/10/07
My deepest sympathies go out to his family. Rest in peace.

By: StaceyG on 4/10/07
My sympathies to his family and friends. This is very sad news indeed:(

By: novelist999 on 4/10/07
Jeremy, time will soften the pain your loved ones are feeling until all that remains is the beauty and warmth of the memories they hold dear. I hope these memories will be their light through the darkness of sorrow. God bless you and yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

By: Aqua591 on 4/10/07
I'm so sorry. It's really sad when someone you love dies. My deepest sympathy for Jeremy's family and friends. Rest in peace.

By: scotchj42 on 4/11/07
jerm,you were,and will always be my best friend.17 years,man thats a long time.it shoulda been longer.i always thought i would be the first to go,i was wrong.i miss you man,more than you may ever know.i love you my brother from a differant mother.i will see you on the other side..~Scotch

By: jonbg1 on 4/12/07
A loss in so many ways.My thoughts to those he left behind.

By: RAMWolff on 4/12/07
I am saddened to read that another member has left us. Such an inspirational artist. My deepest condolences & blessings to his family and friends.

By: shayhurs on 4/12/07
It is always a terrible loss when youth and talent are lost before their time. Our condolences

By: raiden1983 on 4/12/07
Condolences to his family and all friend in real world and here in Renderosity......rest in peace.....

By: spm91g on 4/12/07
Deepest sympathies for his loved ones and my thoughts and prayers are with them.

By: butterfly_fish on 4/12/07
I'm so sorry I never got to know you, Jeremy. Condolences to your loved ones.

By: SandiByrd on 4/12/07
My sincere condolences to his family and friends - life is precious - live it to the fullest and love with all that you have.Blessings.

By: Dutch_Wally on 4/12/07
sorry to hear that another friend of our community died.My condolences

By: dicand on 4/12/07
Real artistry! Will leave a hole in the world.Condolences to his family and friends...

By: jhustead on 4/12/07
I'm sorry to hear of your loss of Jeremy, I didn't know him personally through Renderosity, but I definitely know how it is to lose someone that you love and care for very much. I will say a prayer for you.

Sincerely,James

By: LadyElf on 4/12/07
This is so very sad, what a loss to his family, friends and the community. So very talented. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family.

By: Thalek on 4/12/07
An incredible artist whose career was cut too short. His loss diminishes the entire community, but the greater loss is to those who knew him personally. I wish that I had been one of those.

By: Porthos on 4/12/07
So sad to hear when one of us moves on, surely to a better place.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends!

By: UVDan on 4/12/07
My hugs, prayers and condolances go out to his many friends and family.

By: tooske on 4/12/07
hi i am just a beginner and love his work.he will be missed like his work but he wil be in mind and his work with us just to remember jeremy.i pay my respect to his family and friends.

By: calum5 on 4/13/07
Ive been a menber here for 5 years and see alot of people come and go.Sadly some leave us for ever,my deepest condolences to this fine mans family and friends.

By: OonaTheWild on 4/13/07
To Jeremy's family and friends all my deepest heart felt sympathies know that his art is a gift that remains to remind you of his warmth and spirit and that he will always be with you. Blessings....

By: JAYBEEH on 4/13/07
I've been here four years now...There is such a large community at Rendo that I did'nt know of Jeremy or his work (but I see he posted his last image to the "Humour" section...That shows he had style man)...To lose someone at such a young age is a bitter blow...Our deepest sympathy to Jerm's Family & friends...Our thoughts are with you...Jeff & Tee.

By: A_Joker_B on 4/14/07
After following links from this page, it struck me that I knew Jeremy around on VP/excite chat many years ago as fellow AV painter. Very sad to hear this news- my condolences go to out to his friends and family.

By: wix on 4/15/07
i just wanted to say thank you for jeremy.. no one knew how much he loved it here as much as i did.... with all the galleries online, render is the only one he loved, and only place he posted his artwork.. it was one of the few things in his life that made him truely happy and i was lucky enough to share that with him.

By: tialise on 4/15/07
So very sorry; he was so young! My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

By: madriver on 4/15/07
Too young to go. Condolences to his family and we were blessed to have his art for the brief time he visited us.

By: stealthman on 4/16/07
I am always sorry to hear about these things happening... especially to one so young -I'm very sorry to hear of Jeremy's early passing. To his family, I wish you well, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.

~ stealthman

By: ebrochure on 4/16/07
So sorry to hear we lost a member of the Renderosity family. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.

By: rodrii02 on 4/20/07
A young life that passes away is always tragic. So many things unfulfilled. May God bless his soul.

Vietvet70

By: BlissfullyInsane on 2/9/08
Almost a year has past, and still, the pain has begun to ease, but will never vanish. I miss you, shit head. Life's just not the same without you. I never knew how close we were until you were gone. I never knew how much I'd miss you and how miserable life without you would be until you weren't here anymore. I know your friends and the rest of our family miss you, but fucking christ, I'm still not sure how I'm supposed to live without you.

My thanks to the renderosity community for the memorial and the kind comments. I know that Jeremy will forever be missed by all who's lives he touched.